| At that moment the door opened and Gladys announced that Mr. sheene was waiting in the parlour, together with Mr. Palsey. |
| In later years, Sheene became involved in historic motorcycle racing, often returning to England to race at Donington Park. |
| Born in London in September 1950, Sheene had motor racing in his blood. |
| The 1978 winner Kenny Roberts and the pair of works Suzuki riders, Barry Sheene and Wil Hartog broke away from the rest of the field. |
| Roberts finished third and Sheene fourth in the final World Championship standings. |
| Before entering road racing Sheene found work as a messenger and delivery driver. |
